An Oration (Classic Reprint)

Andrew Dunlap

ISBN 10: 1331441048 / ISBN 13: 9781331441045

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Americaâ s Revolution from the perspective of a citizenry roused to defend their idea of freedom. Starting from ancient Rome through to the French Revolution, the author finds many parallels between the US revolution and historic events across the globe. The author discusses the tactics and strategy of leaders of the time, such as Jefferson, Otis, Hancock, and Adams and explores the social and political climate of the newly formed United States. The author argues that while war and upheaval were necessary to secure their independence, the most challenging part of the revolution began after the war had been won â " the struggle to find their own voice and identity as a nation. This narrative is not merely a chronicle of events; rather, it uses the Revolution as a lens through which to examine the universal principles and values necessary for any society that wishes to establish lasting peace and prosperity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Oration (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331441048
• ISBN 13: 9781331441045
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Political Theory and History

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Synopsis

This stirring 1822 oration honors America’s founding ideals and the people who argued for liberty at Fanueil Hall.

The speech situates the American Revolution in a broad arc of history, praising courage, conscience, and the political ideals that shaped the young republic. It underscores how New England Puritans and early settlers helped fuse liberty with daily life, education, and faith, while honoring leaders who kept the flame of freedom alive through tough times.

Readers will hear a national tribute that connects past sacrifices to present identity, and they’ll see how public memory frames the republic’s ongoing commitment to rights, vigilance, and unity among diverse communities.

• Context for the Founding Era: how early settlers and leaders shaped republican principles
• Themes of liberty, virtue, and constitutional rights as foundations of American life
• References to key figures and moments that symbolize national unity and resilience
• Reflection on Europe’s revolutions and their influence on American ideals

Ideal for readers of American history, political thought, and public addresses that connect legacy to present-day civic values.